Year: 1953
Runtime: 80 mins
Language: English
Director: Montgomery Tully
When Dan’s wife suddenly stops responding to his letters, his concern turns to terror after she is found murdered. He rushes home, meets her briefly, and becomes the prime suspect with only 36 hours to find the true killer. Racing against time, he uncovers a shocking catalogue of her past affairs and a hidden identity he never knew.
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